Raúl and Abigail (Abi) Araña-Santana are appointed as national missionaries to Spain. Raúl serves as lead pastor for the Light & Life Free Methodist Church in Rivas-Vaciamadrid and as national director of the Spanish FMC. Raúl also oversees the John Wesley Theological Seminary, and acts as general director of the Mosaico Learning Center. Abi supports local church ministries and the national FMC in an administrative capacity, serves as the administrative assistant to Europe Area Director Josh Fajardo, and is an active member of the Set Free team in Europe.
Child: Alex
Pray For
- God’s protection – physically, spiritually and emotionally
- effectiveness as they engage with diverse communities and carry out their work
- all ministry efforts and outreach to have a transformative impact on individuals and communities
- unity and strong bonds within their family, giving testimony to Jesus
- the financial, material and human resources to support ministry initiatives and development
Recent Newsletters
For I Am About to Do a New Thing
The dawn of a new year fills us with joyful expectations of something new, fresh and different to come – something that will bring life and the hope of better things to come. I consider this, and my heart explodes with gratitude and excitement as I hear revival in the...
Bitterness to Forgiveness
Can you imagine immigrating from Central America to Europe? Because of growing violence among youth in El Salvador, immigrating to Spain is exactly what Shelvi did. A young woman from El Salvador, Shelvi came to Spain to start a new life and find a safe place for her...
Surprised by the Spirit
There is a “go” in the gospel; there is a call to the church to go and take what we have received and pass it on to all people of every age and every nation. “Be my witnesses” — declare what you have seen, heard and experienced. Tell everyone everywhere what the Lord...